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What does astronomy help us understand about our position in the universe?

• It proves that Earth is the only planet with life.

• It diminishes our importance, showing us as a small part of a much larger cosmos.

• It highlights our significance in the vast universe.

• It shows us as the central figure in the universe.

What is science primarily concerned with?

• Focusing solely on what can be seen and measured.

• Proving theories beyond any doubt.

• Gathering knowledge and testing hypotheses to better understand the universe.

• Accepting established facts without question.

How has the definition of astronomy expanded over time?

• It now includes the study of celestial objects only.

• It is limited to the study of stars and planets.

• It has narrowed down to focus more on the solar system.

• It encompasses a broader range of disciplines, including chemistry and geology.

What role did astrology play in the development of astronomy?

• It provided the mathematical foundation for astronomy.

• It led to the invention of the telescope.

• It encouraged the detailed observation of the sky, leading to a more scientific understanding.

• It had no impact on the development of astronomy.

What was a significant belief before the acceptance of the heliocentric model?

• Black holes are the center of galaxies.

• The Earth revolves around the Sun.

• The Sun and all planets revolve around the Earth.

• The universe is infinite and expanding.

Who played a key role in the development of the heliocentric model?

• Galileo Galilei

• Tycho Brahe

• Isaac Newton

• Nicolaus Copernicus

What revolutionized the way we observe the universe in the last century?

• The development of digital detectors

• The discovery of radio waves

• The invention of the telescope

• The use of glass plates in photography

What percentage of the universe can we directly observe?

• About 25%

• Exactly 50%

• More than 75%

• Less than 5%

What does the presence of iron in our blood indicate about the universe?

• It suggests a common origin with stars.

• It indicates a purely terrestrial origin.

• It proves the existence of extraterrestrial life.

• It has no significance in understanding the universe.

How has our understanding of the solar system changed?

• It's been proven to be the only solar system in the galaxy.

• We've discovered it's filled with a variety of unexpected and bizarre worlds.

• We now know it to be smaller than previously thought.

• It is considered less important in the study of astronomy.